Fla. law bans devices blocking, altering license plates
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A new Florida law has come into effect, banning any obstruction of license plates in the Sunshine State. Many motorists have questions regarding concerning the legality of their plates, as well as if a potential violation can land them in jail. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Lieutenant Tara Crescenzi with Florida Highway Patrol Troop D to discuss what how to avoid a traffic stop.

Desantis speaks at North Miami Beach | FULL
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Florida Governor Ron Desantis held a press conference in North Miami Beach Tuesday morning, unveiling a $20 million budget for Biscayne Bay water quality projects.

Osceola County Sheriff: 2 cold homicide cases solved
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The Osceola County Sheriff's Office gave an update Tuesday morning about two cold case homicides that took place in 2007 and 2022. Sheriff Christopher Blackmon announced the results of the investigations, one ending in an arrest, and another in a self-defense case.

Walmart drone delivery could come to this Florida city
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The Clermont City Council is holding a vote to decide on whether or not the local Walmart will be allowed to move forward with their drone delivery program. FOX 35's Matt Trezza spoke with Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the new development.

CAIR announces lawsuit against Fla. Gov. | FULL
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Governor Ron DeSantis has designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR, as a terrorist organization. Tuesday morning, officials with CAIR Florida announced that they will be filing a lawsuit against the governor, calling his rhetoric a 'smear campaign'.

Orlando Dreamers alive at MLB Winter Meetings
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Jim Schnorf, Co-Founder of the Orlando Dreamers spoke with FOX 35's Jonah Karp about where the Dreamers project stands, which aims to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando via an expansion franchise or relocating an existing team dealing with stadium issues in their current markets.

Rays legend Kevin Kiermaier has coaching dreams
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At the MLB Winter Meetings, FOX 35's Jonah Karp spoke with Tampa Bay Rays legend and Platinum Glover Kevin Kiermaier to talk about his dreams to become a freelance defensive outfield specialist coach with the goal of revolutionizing the way Major League Baseball Organizations coach, teach and position their defenders in the outfield. Kiermaier spent his playing career with the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays before joining the Los Angeles Dodgers on the way to a World Series Championship in 2024. Kiermaier spent 2025 helping with the Blue Jays organization, but wants to take another step into the coaching realm.

Scott Boras on the first billion-dollar MLB contract
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Top MLB Player Agent Scott Boras spoke with FOX 35's Jonah Karp about when we could see the first billion-dollar contract for a Major League Baseball player, as well as the potential future of the Orlando Dreamers' goals to bring MLB teams to Orlando, be it by expansion or through the relocation of an existing franchise.

Playbook Tuesday: This week in Florida politics
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It's "A.I. week", and tensions between the state and federal government are rising as the battle surrounding artificial intelligence continues in the Florida capital. Meanwhile, the polls have opened in South Florida as the mayoral runoff kicks off. Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and author of the Florida Playbook, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for this week's Playbook Tuesday.

Florida Face Off: Magic to take on Heat in NBA Cup
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It's time for the NBA Cup quarter finals, and two Florida teams are set to duke it out on the court. Sean Green, an independent reporter and host of Charge On: A UCF Football Podcast, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about how both team's tumultuous seasons brought them to this point.

Eustis jewelry store still smells of smoke
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FOX 35's Marie Edinger joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for the latest on a deadly explosion at a Eustis jewelry store, from the conditions outside the store to the continued investigation into the cause of the fire.

How to see Mickey and Santa at Disney World this year
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Drew the Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down all the new construction of the Encanto attraction at Walt Disney World, plus the tips and tricks for everything Christmas and holiday-themed across every Walt Disney World park, including a guide on where to find Santa Claus.

Florida man Fernando Mendoza dominates Ohio State
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On this week's Monday Morning Quarterbacking segment with Florid Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY Sports Editor Tim Walters, we take you through the Florida football weekend that was, from record-breaking high school football performances to a surprise team taking revenge and shutting out 3-time defending Florida State Champion Cocoa High, to Florida's very own Fernando Mendoza leading the Indiana Hoosiers to a huge win over the top-ranked Ohio State Universities in the Big Ten Championship game. Plus, a shoutout to the Miami Dolphins' backup running back Jaylen Wright and a discussion on how concerning the Bucs' loss to the New Orleans Saints leaves them for the rest of an up-and-down season.

Eustis woman dies after jewelry store explodes
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A woman who was previously injured after a gas explosion at a Eustis jewelry store has succumbed to her injuries. The circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation, and the cause of the fire is unknown. FOX 35's Marie Edinger met with Garrett Wymer live via Zoom on the latest.

Best Disney attractions to look forward to this winter
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The holidays are here, and there's no shortage of fun and exciting attractions at Walt Disney's theme parks. Drew Smith, aka DrewDisneyDude, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss some of the new attractions set for the winter holidays.

Standout performances in Florida football
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Tim Walters, sports editor at Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for this week's Monday Morning Quarterbacking, to go over some of this week's standout performances, as well as a couple of games that left the fans scratching their heads.

Kepner coverage: stepmom, sibling appears in court
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Weeks after 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship, her 16-year-old stepbrother was named a suspect in her death investigation. A court hearing was held Friday morning about a custody dispute between his parents, Thomas and Shauntel Hudson. FOX 35's Garret Wymer covered the hearing, speaking live via Zoom with attorney Lauren Cadilac on what the new developments could mean.

Community Crossroads: Top holiday-themed weekend events
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Thanksgiving has passed, now it's time to look to Christmas. UNATION is back with Community Crossroads, highlighting some of Central Florida's best spots for holiday fun. They joined Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss what you can do for ahead of the weekend.

Kepner update: attorney weighs in on custody dispute
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A custody dispute between the stepmother of Anna Kepner and her ex-husband took place Friday morning, where new information was revealed about their children's living conditions. FOX 35's Esther Bower attended the hearing and joined Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the latest.

Anna Kepner: Florida teen cause of death revealed in court docs
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New court documents revealed in the custody dispute between Anna Kepner's stepmom and her ex-husband confirm that the Titusville, Florida teenager died by asphyxiation, and that her body was found underneath the cruise ship bed. Court documents also reveal that Kepner's stepbrother is an apparent "suspect" in the FBI's investigation. The FBI, to date, has released few, if any, details on the case or investigation, citing agency policy.